We all like to hear a resounding yes in response to our questions. But sometimes, a no can get us what we really want

CEO, geek, and mind-hacker extraordinaire Sir John Hargrave teaches us how to take control of our mind and use it deliberately, to create the life we really want.

Author and speaker Sam Horn helps us understand how to hook an audience by engaging them in an interactive dialog, rather than letting them tune out by giving them an elevator speech.

If people in your team or at your company are just going through the motions, get them engaged. This podcast presents a simple framework for helping people re-engage with their jobs at work.

Billy Murphy of the Forever Jobless blog and podcast, joins me in this episode to explore how to make better decisions in all areas of your life by using “expected value.”

In 2012, I gave a TEDx talk at TEDx MillRiver called Living an Extraordinary Life. I reprised the talk for the Harvard Business School alumni association. This is a recording of that reprise.

As you head into 2012, here’s a simple thought to keep in mind. Sometimes what we care most about seems like an afterthought, but it really isn’t. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get lost in 2012.

Related article: Ten Cultural Career Lies This page is a companion to my audio program about how to write a cover letter. I would like to express extreme appreciation for the brave job seeker who gave me permission to use his letter for this program.

I was interviewed on Total Picture Radio about my presentation on “The Ten Cultural Career Lies.” You can listen to the episode as we explore what we believe about careers that’s just plain wrong.